archived press releases

In August 2012, Alinta Energy donated five iPads to the Port Augusta Special School, part of a community donation of nine iPads aimed at engaging their students in learning through the responsive technology.

In April 2012, Alinta Energy notified the market of its intention to only operate the Northern Power Station at Port Augusta during the summer period from October to March. Since April, Alinta Energy has undertaken key maintenance activities at the power station and a major renewal effort at the Leigh Creek coal mine.

Alinta Energy today advises that an 8.3% increase in retail gas tariffs was approved, effective from 1 May 2012. This increase, whilst not welcome for our customers, reflects the minimum required to ensure Alinta Energy recovers at least some of the recent rise in its costs of supplying gas.

Leading energy company Alinta Energy today officially launches its new company brand. The new brand symbolises Alinta Energy’s renewed confidence and progressive strategy to become a vertically integrated energy provider, following the appointment of a new leadership team in 2011.